National Center for Health in Public Housing – Training and Technical Assistance Resource Library

Screening for SDOH and Social Risk Factors in HIV-Vulnerable Populations: A Guide for Health Centers Serving Residents of Public Housing and HUD-Assisted Individuals

Health centers can support HIV+ patients and those vulnerable to HIV by integrating screening for the SDOH into their standard operating procedures. In this reference guide, we present a step-by step approach to integrating SDOH screening into the clinical and social support operations of health centers and PHAs. It is designed for use by both organizations that have existing social support infrastructure and wish to review their current delivery model and by those with limited social support infrastructure who are interested in expanding their SDOH program footprint.

Colon Cancer Screening: Health Center Perspectives and Screening Recommendations

In this publication, we provide the results of our analyses of the 2022 HRSA Health Center Patient Survey, specifically results which provide insight into the colorectal cancer screening disparities experienced by residents of public housing, the HUD-assisted, and the promising practices supported by the data analyses.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their Impact on Mental Health

Adverse Childhood experiences (ACEs) have a lifelong impact on the health and well-being of patients. The impact of ACEs on patient care is significant. By prioritizing trauma informed/culturally competent care (TIC), social services and clinical staff can help to improve the impact of medical and behavioral health services. In this issue brief, we present an overview of ACEs and their impact on patient health.

INTRODUCTION TO NCHPH 2024

Explore the updated publication by NCHPH for a comprehensive overview of our services and the latest insights into public housing. For more details, click the link below.

2024 Public Housing Demographic Fact Sheet

The National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) has released an updated fact sheet featuring the latest statistics on public housing residents. It includes data on general demographics, families with children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, income levels, and health status. To view/download the publication, click on the link below.

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NCHPH’s Guide to Establishing Smoking Cessation Groups in Primary Care Programs Self-Paced Online Training Course

NCHPH has published a self-paced learning course for all health centers including those located in or immediately accessible to public housing with a focus on how to provide guidance and instructions on establishing a smoking cessation program. The focus will be on establishing a smoking cessation protocol and how to conduct smoking cessation groups.

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Grantee's Corner

The National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) extends heartfelt congratulations to Ryan Health for hosting a free cardio fitness class on April 14 at their Chelsea-Clinton location in New York City. Initiatives like this exemplify the power of community-driven health promotion. At NCHPH, we are dedicated to supporting programs that enhance the health of public housing residents. Ryan Health’s commitment to providing free, inclusive fitness classes aligns perfectly with our mission to promote health equity and access to care.

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Online Resource for Public Health Professionals

The Health Center Resource Clearinghouse established by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), is an online resource that addresses the competing demands of public health professionals by providing resources and tools to acquire and use targeted information daily. This clearinghouse makes finding information easier, and provides good quality, updated and relevant online resources.

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